Welcome
Msg. From The Chair
Prospective Students
Department Alumni

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Women in Animal & Veterinary Sciences

A unique Living and Learning Community designed especially for freshmen women majoring in Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Horse dressed up as a Seahorse

Learning • Sharing • Friendship

  Advisors:
Ms. Roxanne Bernard, AVS Freshmen Advisor
and
Dr. Mickey Hall, AVS Associate Professor

What is WAVS ?
Women in WAVS are offered unique experiences within their major not available to other students such as

  • Study groups
  • Joint classes and labs
  • Shared experiences
  • Big Sister mentors
  • Start of year field trip to University farms
  • “Get to know each other” cookout
  • Meals with faculty
  • Lifelong friendships
  • Meeting other women with similar interests and hobbies
  • Etiquette seminar/dinner
  • Professional dress seminar/dinner

Who is eligible to join WAVS?
Freshmen women in all options within the Animal and Veterinary Sciences major are eligible for the WAVS program

  • Preveterinary & Sciences
  • Equine Business
  • Animal Agribusiness

There is no GPR or state residency requirement.  Assignments are made on a first come, first served basis.  

A $150 activity fee is required.

Where is WAVS ?
The WAVS Living and Learning Community is housed in Young Hall. The community houses 30 freshmen women.  In addition, there are two Residential Advisors and one Peer Advisor who are also majors in Animal and Veterinary Sciences.

Why should you belong to WAVS ?
The freshmen year is a time of great adjustment from high school to college life.  WAVS can help you successfully make that transition.  You will live and study with other women who are in your major who share the same coursework, test schedules, study groups, and club activities.  It is an opportunity to make life-long friendships with other women who share your interests, dreams, and ambitions. 

Apply now! Fill out the application form and mail to the address on the form.

For more information about WAVS  please contact:
Roxanne Bernard
AVS Freshmen Advisor
rbrnrd@clemson.edu  864-656-6464

Animal and Veterinary Science Department
Phone: 864.656.3427
Fax: 864.656.3131
129 Poole Agricultural Center
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634